Curtain fitting



Feb. 6, 1934. J w T o 1,945,585

CURTAIN FITTING Filed Feb. 24. 1932 ui' HIM K H 4 INVENTOR Win 20ml;

Patented Feb. 6, 1934 UNITED STATES I PATENT OFFICE 5 Claims.

The device of my invention is for use with curtains which are adapted to be shifted by a draw cord and it acts both as a support for the curtain and as a suitable fastening-for the draw cord.

This invention more particularly refers to the curtain fittings which have the draw cord fastened thereto and which are usually called the master rings.

The object of this invention is to provide a curtain fitting having a portion adapted to hold the draw cord securely at the desired position without the necessity of tying the draw cord to the curtain supporting device.

Another object of this invention is to provide a new and useful combination curtain holder and draw cord fitting which can be economically produced and which can be readily attached or detached, with respect to the curtain, the curtain rod, and the draw cord, without the use of additional fastening devices and without the necessity of tying or untying the draw cord.

This invention also has for its object the provision of a curtain fitting which makes possible the removal of the curtain from the curtain rod without disturbing the curtain rod, either by the removal of the curtain from the fitting or of the fitting from the curtain rod. When the device of my present invention is employed, the draw cord may be readily detached from the curtain fitting without any necessity of otherwise disturbing the draw cord, and the curtain may be removed from the fittings without detaching the draw cord therefrom.

Another object of this invention is to provide a fitting which makes the removal and reinstallation of shifting curtains so easy that an unskilled person may easily accomplish the same.

It also has for its object a curtain fitting which so simplifies the installation of shifting curtains that they may be installed more rapidly and cheaply.

Another object of my invention is to provide a curtain fitting which in addition to serving as a means for mounting the curtain on the curtain rod, also provides a portion to which the draw cord may be wedgedly fastened, and also serves to support the heading of the curtain.

This invention also has for its object the provision of a master curtain fitting which can be wedgedly attached to the draw cord and which can be fastened to the curtain without the use of needle and thread or similar fastenings, so that, when the crutain is removed for cleaning or the like, there will be no metal or projecting parts attached to the curtain to interfere with cleaning, storing or other handling of the curtain.

This invention also has for its object the provision of a curtain fitting which permits the easy installation or removal of the draw cord without the necessity of tying or untying said draw cord with respect to the fitting and thus facilitates adjustment of the curtain and draw cord.

Other objects and advantages will be apparent from the following specification, the attached drawing and the appended claims:

My invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing forming part of this application, in which:

Figure 1 is an elevational view showing a portion of a curtain rod, portions of a set of curtains and a portion of a draw cord assembled with my curtain fittings and shows the respective positions of the above named parts.

Figure 2 is a side elevation of a curtain fitting with the curtain removed and with the curtain rod and the draw cord shown in cross section in their correctly assembled positions.

Figure 3 is a side elevation of a curtain fitting with the curtain shown in cross section and installed and with the draw cord and the curtain rod respectively shown in cross section and in the process of being installed.

Figure 4 is a view in the direction of the arrow 4, Figure 2.

Figure 5 is a section on the line 5-5, Figure 2, looking in direction of the arrows.

Figure 6 is a section on the line 6-6, Figure 2, looking in direction of the arrows.

Figure '7 is an alternative method of constructing the portions shown in Figure 6.

Referring to the drawing and more particularly to Figure 2, it will be seen that my curtain fitting 1 consists of various portions preferably formed from a single continuous piece of spring wire suitably bent and otherwise shaped to produce a curtain fitting which will accomplish the desired result.

The curtain fitting 1 is provided with a pin portion 6 having a point 5 which is adapted for insertion in the heading of the curtain 2, preferably adjacent to one of the seams back of the pleats, see Figures 1, 2 and 3. When the curtain has been so installed it is clamped in position between the portion 6 and a clamping portion '7 of the device, which clamping portion 7 extends upwardly from the lower end of the pin portion 6. To improve the holding power of these portions, the pin portion 6 is preferably formed with an indentation into which the clamping portion 7 fits, see Figure 5. It is to be understood that there is sufficient resiliency in the lower parts thereof to press the portions 6 and 7 together with sufficient force to retain the curtain in proper position.

The curtain fitting 1 is so made that it can be snapped on and 01f the curtain rod. A curved hook portion 9 extends from the upper end of the clamping portion '7 and fits on the curtain rod 3. The lower portion 10 of the hook portion 9 extends in proximity to a part of the clamping member, being so positioned that the curtain fitting 1 cannot be shaken from the rod 3. To remove the curtain fitting 1 from the rod 3 it is necessary to spring the portion 10 to the position illustrated in Figure 3. This can readily be accomplished due to the resiliency of the hook portion 9. This hook portion 9 however is stifi enough so that the curtain fitting cannot accidently be dislodged. v

Extending from the lower end of the part 10 of the hook portion 9 is a portion 11 arranged in close proximity to the part 10, whereby there is provided a loop within which the draw cord may be squeezed and securely clamped at the proper location. To facilitate installation of the draw cord, the free end 12 of the portion 11 may be bent at an angle to the body of the portion 11 and with the straight portion 13 of the hook portion 9 serves as a guide by means of which the draw cord can readily be forced into position, see Figure 3 for the entering position of the draw cord and Figures 2 and 6 for the installed position of the draw cord.

The various portions of the device are preferably all arranged in a common plane disposed at a right angle to the curtain rod when the device is mounted thereon. This arrangement greatly facilitates the manufacture and packaging of the devices.

Referring more particularly to Figures 4 and 6, it will be seen that when the draw cord has been installed, it has been deformed and is firmly held in position by the portions 11 and 13 in such a manner that a pull on the draw cord will shift the curtains and will also tend to keep the plane of the curtain fitting 1 at right angles to the curtain rod 3.

While the applicant has found that in practice, portions 11 and 13 may be formed as illustrated in Figure 6, it may in special cases be found desirable to shape these portions differently. In Figure 7 is shown another preferred way of shaping the cord holding portions. Portions 13A and 11A differ from portions 11 and 13 in that they have been made wider and are provided with internal toothed surfaces which are better adapted to retain a stiff cord or to shift an unusually heavy curtain.

It is to be understood that my invention may have its component portions differently arranged and organized, from that herein above described and illustrated in the attached drawings, without departing from the spirit of the invention or sacrificing any of its advantages.

I claim:

1. A curtain hook device for mounting a drapery or curtain on a rod and adapted to have a draw cord associated therewith, said device being made of an integral strip of spring material having portions adapted to engage and be attached to the heading of a curtain, a curved hook portion extending from the curtain attaching portions for mounting the device on the curtain rod, and a loop portion extending from the free end of the hook portion, the side parts of the loop portion being arranged in close proximity to each other adjacent the bend of the loop whereby the draw cord may be squeezed inwardly and clamped therebetween.

2. A curtain hook device for mounting a drapery or curtain on a rod and adapted to have a draw cord associated therewith, said device being made of an integral strip of spring material having a pointed pin portion adapted to be embedded in the heading of a curtain, a clamping portion extending upwardly from the lower end of the pin portion, a curved hook portion extending from the upper end of the clamping portion for mounting the device on the curtain rod, and a loop portion extending from the free end of the hook portion, the side parts of the loop portion being arranged in close proximity to each other adjacent the bend of the loop whereby the draw cord may be squeezed inwardly and clamped therebetween.

3. A curtain hook device for mounting a drapery or curtain on a rod and adapted to have a draw cord associated therewith, said device being made of an integral strip of spring material having a substantially straight and pointed pin portion adapted to be embedded in the heading of a curtain, a straight clamping portion extending upwardly from the lower end of the pin portion substantially parallel thereto to a point intermediate the ends thereof, a curved hook portion extending from the upper end of the clamping portion for mounting the device on the curtain rod, and a loop portion extending from the free end of the hook portion, the side parts of the loop portion being arranged in close proximity to each other adjacent the bend of the loop whereby the draw cord may be squeezed inwardly and clamped therebetween.

4. A curtain hook device for mounting a drapery or curtain on a rod and adapted to have a draw cord associated therewith, said device being made of an integral strip of spring material having a substantially straight and pointed pin portion adapted to be embedded in the heading of a curtain, a straight clamping portion extending upwardly from the lower end of the pin portion substantially parallel thereto to a point intermediate the ends thereof, a curved hook portion extending from the upper end of the clamping portion for mounting the device on the curtain rod, and a loop portion extending from the free end of the hook portion, the side parts of the loop portion being arranged in close proximity to each other adjacent the bend. of the loop whereby the draw cord may be squeezed inwardly and clamped therebetween, and the various portions of the device lying in a common plane disposed at a right angle to the rod when mounted thereon.

5. A curtain hook device for mounting a drapery or curtain on a rod and adapted to have a draw cord associated therewith, said device being made of an integral strip of spring material having a substantially straight and pointed pin portion adapted to be embedded in the heading of a curtain, a straight clamping portion extending upwardly from the lower end of the pin portion substantially parallel thereto to a point intermediate the ends thereof, a curved hook portion extending from the upper end of the clamping portion for mounting the device on the curtain rod, and a loop portion extending from the free end of the hook portion, the side parts of the loop portion being arranged in close proximity to each other adjacent the bend of the loop whereby the draw cord may be squeezed inwardly and clamped therebetween, and the free end of the hook portion extending in proximity to an intermediate part of the clamping portion whereby the device may be snapped on and off the rod.

JACOB M. WINTROB. 

